St Laurence and The Ark, Alvechurch Heritage Open Day

St Laurence and the Ark will be open from 1000-1600 Saturday 14th September.

Our programme of events will include bell ringers, teddy bear zip lining, storytelling, Irish dancing demonstration, village school choir, children's / adults dancing demonstration, Morris dancers, Bournville sailing and boating club display, children's activities, and refreshments.

Pre booked Afternoon Tea will also be available along with a raffle prize draw which has some amazing prizes including £100, £50 , dining vouchers, hampers, beauty vouchers and many more - winners will be drawn on the day at 3pm onsite at The Ark.

The church of St Laurence dates back to 1239 and was probably the site of an earlier Mercian church. Much of the church was rebuilt between 1858 and 1861 by William Butterfield.

Features inside the church demonstrate its long history:
- A late Norman surround to the south doorway (dismantled/re-erected during the 19th century)
- Stained glass windows, some of which are 14th and 15th century design
- tomb effigy of a 14th century knight, said to be Sir John Blanchfront
- bell tower with a peal of 8 bells, dating from 1711
- large-scale re-building of parts of the church during the 19th century under the direction of William Butterfield

Our Church Hall - The Ark - was opened in 2006, winning the 2007 EASA President's Award for best Ecclesiastical Architecture

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000 - 1600

Location & directions

St. Laurence Church, The Ark, School Lane, Alvechurch, Birmingham, Worcestershire, B48 7SB

Contact on day:

Charlotte Palethorpe 0121 447 7955

Telephone number:

+441214477955

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please be aware this as an historical building and therefore uneven surfaces/trip hazards in some areas of the church and churchyard

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